Healthcare Compliance Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

A Kentucky hospital’s outpatient clinic settled with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to resolve allegations of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Issue: All nursing facilities must train their staff who screen for admissions to be knowledgeable of Title III of the ADA. The post Kentucky Hospital Settles with U.S.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

For example, AI can facilitate real-time monitoring of patients, enabling healthcare professionals to make more informed and timely decisions, thus reducing hospital readmissions and improving patient outcomes. Another understated benefit is AI’s ability to act as a second set of eyes, checking for mistakes or misreadings.

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Bill of Health

JULY 20, 2023

Following patient protests, the hospital updated its policies with an imperfect fix, announcing that “ patients can ask, but providers determine when and if masking in a particular situation is clinically necessary.” On the other, the practical reality of U.S. In a health care setting, a patient’s high-risk status likely is known.

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

MAY 4, 2022

While not confirmed by the ADA, many cybersecurity experts have reported the ransomware attack was executed by a new group, Black Basta. Tenet consists of 60 hospitals and 550 outpatient centers. Some other state association services have also been impacted.

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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Recent research provides further support: when Yale New Haven Hospital tested clinicians on staff who were seventy and older, it found that almost 13% had significant cognitive deficits. It also violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Second, it magnifies the ADA and Title VII concerns.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2022

The American Dental Association (ADA) suffered a cyberattack on Friday and has been forced to take many of its systems offline. The ADA website is currently available and explains that “The ADA is experiencing technical difficulties,” and that work is underway to get its systems running smoothly.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Gutweiler emphasized AMCs role in supporting hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals with world-class compliance training solutions, setting the stage for AMCs continued growth in the region. Key Takeaways from Arab Health 2025 Arab Health 2025 showcased the latest trends and advancements shaping global healthcare.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 21, 2024

This two-part series covers several companies—in particular, Ubie , Ada Health , Spire Health , and Healthvana —in the hope of encouraging other AI developers to take that big step toward transparency and accountability. Ada uses this flexibility to adapt the models to different populations and geographies.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Days before she was to start her new employment, she was hospitalized and diagnosed with preeclampsia. Issue: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an employer cannot refuse to hire a woman based upon her pregnancy-related condition as long as she is able to perform the major functions of her job.

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C&M Health Law

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Section 504 covers all health care and human services programs and activities funded by HHS, from providers, like hospitals and doctors that accept Medicare or Medicare, to state child welfare programs, as well as Medicare Advantage Plans, and Medicaid Managed Care Plans. Comments may be submitted until November 13, 2023.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supporting this is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), intended to protect the civil rights of persons with disabilities when it comes to areas like employment, government services, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. This is due to prior ADA compliance shortfalls.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 9, 2023

Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is essential in guaranteeing equal access and inclusion for all patients. ADA compliance for digital kiosks entails incorporating features that accommodate individuals with various disabilities. Meeting ADA compliance requirements goes beyond legal obligations.

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Bill of Health

APRIL 29, 2022

Success is benchmarked by statistics that quantify mortality and clinical complications that occur during patients’ hospital stays. Physicians and nurses lack tools to help patients return to work, and comprehensive programs dedicated to supporting patients from hospital discharge to employment reentry are rare.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 23, 2019

At the Connected Health Conference last week, Ada Health's Jeff Cutler shared some tenets of a good hospital-startup partnership.

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

MAY 4, 2022

While not confirmed by the ADA, many cybersecurity experts have reported the ransomware attack was executed by a new group, Black Basta. Tenet consists of 60 hospitals and 550 outpatient centers. Some other state association services have also been impacted.

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Total Medical Compliance Resources

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This course helps dental professionals address substance abuse and disorders like Opioid Use Disorder, following guidance from the ADA, CDC, and NIMH. Ensure your hospital or healthcare facility meets federal regulations with our Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) Compliance Training course for just $30.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Front desks and call centers in health care struggle with overloads at peak times, according to Ada Andruszkiewicz, COO & Co-founder at Talkie.ai.At 8:00 or 9:00 in the morning, staff may have to deal with 20 times as many calls as they get at other times of the day.

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Med-Net Compliance

AUGUST 23, 2022

The United States reached a settlement with a not-for-profit healthcare organization headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, which operates nine hospitals in East Tennessee. The complainant said he went to the hospital after experiencing numbness and pain in his leg. submitting compliance reports to the US Attorney’s Office.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requires that Title II entities – state and local governments – and Title III entities – businesses and nonprofits – communicate effectively with people who have disabilities. These fonts are even approved by the ADA. While it may sound elementary, think of your font choice.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 14, 2023

Plus, changes like these are helpful as you work on ADA requirements. Check out the video to learn more about how you can ensure that your healthcare kiosks are more accessible to your patients.

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Hall Render

JULY 9, 2024

City of Sedalia (“ Howard “) that a hospital was not required to accommodate a pharmacist’s request to keep a service dog in the workplace because such accommodation was considered a “personal item,” providing assistance to her both on and off the job. The Hospital appealed to the Eighth Circuit.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 23, 2022

Many countries require web sites to meet accessibility guidelines; in the United States, both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and HIPAA include such requirements. The Cube was designed specifically to meet ADA Standards for Accessible Design and international equivalents. ” (page 32 of the PDF).

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Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2023

The court also held that Hurley properly engaged in the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (“ADA”) interactive process in response to the student intern’s accommodation request. Case Background Plaintiff in this action was a nursing student intern who suffered from anxiety disorder and a history of panic attacks.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 21, 2023

Voice-enabled devices will become more commonplace in hospitals as well. When a new office is being constructed, you don’t leave out the wheelchair accessway or forget the ADA-compliant bathrooms. Or, closed captioning may be helpful for viewers trying to interact with a video in loud conditions as well as for the hearing-impaired.

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Verisys

MARCH 6, 2025

Additionally, if a hospital is deemed non-compliant with federal standards, it could struggle to renew contracts with healthcare payers, directly reducing available revenue. Sources: ADA. What are the penalties for violating HIPAA? link] The HIPAA Journal. HIPAA Violation Cases. Credentialing, Licensing, and Education.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 12, 2023

Read more… Healthcare IT Today Podcast : The Patient Experience Outside the Four Walls of the Hospital. Hospitals consume 2.5 Read more… Ensuring ADA Compliance and Inclusiveness With Digital Kiosks. Read more… Reducing the Energy Burden and Environmental Impact of Caregiving. posted to Healthcare IT Central.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 12, 2024

hospital had to replace 100.5% Providers are incentivized to prevent hospitalizations and illness. For example, if you rush a patient out the door, misdiagnose them, or discharge them without proper counseling — and they are readmitted within 30 days — the hospital may not be reimbursed for initial services.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 24, 2022

Both companies promise compliance with WCAG andthe ADA. Web sites that contract with accessiBe or UserWay to provide automated user-triggered enhancements show this support by displaying an accessibility symbol (Figure 1) and provide a related audio indicator that the site is accessible. Standard accessibility icon.

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YouCompli

JANUARY 4, 2023

Featured speakers: James Bryant , Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Timothy C. Hogan , Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Boston Children’s Hospital; and Renee Wroth , Vice President and Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer, Baystate Health. Moderated by Lawrence W.

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Jackson Lewis

JULY 7, 2022

While people may be familiar with many of the rules relating to the admission of service animals into public venues, do the same rules apply when a patient or visitor seeks to enter a hospital, medical office, or other healthcare facility accompanied by a service animal?

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Total Medical Compliance Resources

MARCH 19, 2024

Agencies such as the CDC, FDA, and the ADA have issued guidance for dental offices on maintaining DUWL. The infections required hospitalization of several children ranging in age from 4-8 years old. ADA also recommends routine monitoring of DUWL. The infections were linked to the untreated contaminated water from dental units.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 12, 2024

Offer Employees The Best Healthcare Compliance Courses MedTrainer Learning supports training for hospitals, clinics, urgent care, home health, long-term care, physician offices, and more. Our library contains nearly 1,000 courses that satisfy HIPAA, HRSA, OSHA, and accredited organizations’ requirements.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 10, 2024

Hospitals must also have training and a written plan for domestic violence, and sexual harassment training is required for all employers. New York is well-known for New York City and its influence on arts, fashion, finance, and entertainment.

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Florida Health Care Law Firm

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Once that information is received by an employer, it must be safeguarded, and kept separately from the employee’s personnel files pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but it does not trigger HIPAA. However, HIPAA is not totally eviscerated by the GMS guidance. Those premises will outlast the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Medisys Compliance

APRIL 17, 2023

The cost of diabetes care is substantial, with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) estimating that the average medical expenditure for people with diabetes is 2.3 Introduction Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects millions of Americans, with an estimated 34.2 times higher than those without diabetes.

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Kaiser Health News

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Sin embargo, funcionarios federales dicen que están aumentando las quejas de personas mayores engañadas para que compren pólizas sin su consentimiento, o atraídas por información cuestionable, que pueden no cubrir sus medicamentos ni incluir a sus médicos. La estafadora de Heimer fue persistente.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For these reasons, compliance training must accommodate different languages, cultural nuances, and be ADA and WAG compliant. Moreover, cultural nuances often dictate how individuals perceive authority, responsibility, ethics, and even risk. If using a training vendor, ensure the vendor is providing training that meets all these requirements.

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